| Tail Number / N-Number | N8278P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-3530 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-360-A1D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DEWALT RODNEY P |
| Street | 6412 STONE CREEK CANYON CT |
| City | FORT WORTH |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76137-1933 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Tarrant County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2007-09-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-06-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52647132 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB4E5A |